Young Crusaders to front up to Highlanders
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder named his team to play the Highlanders in Oamaru on Thursday, June 23, in a warm-up match before the competition resumes on July 1.
The match will involve 25 players on each side, and the Crusaders squad includes a number of players who have performed in the development programme.
Crusaders: 15 Marty McKenzie, 14 Jone Macilai, 13 Kieron Fonotia, 12 David Havili, 11 Nemani Nadolo, 10 Richie Mo'unga, 9 Mitchell Drummond, 8 Jordan Taufua, 7 Matt Todd, 6 Reed Prinsep, 5 Jimmy Tupou (captain), 4 Scott Barrett, 3 Mike Alaalatoa, 2 Ben Funnell, 1 Alex Hodgman.
Replacements: 16 Nathan Vella, 17 Tom Hill, 18 Samu Twake, 19 Pari Pari Parkinson, 20 Brad Hemopo, 21 Jed Brown 22 Leon Fukofuka 23 Mitchell Hunt, 24 Jack Goodhue, 25 Sean Wainui.
Date: Thursday, June 23
Venue: Centennial Park, Oamaru
Kick-off: 15.00 (03.00 GMT)
Referee: TBC
